Metaphrase
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Metaphrase is a noun meaning A literal, word-for-word translation.
Meaning
A literal, word-for-word translation.
More Meanings
- An answering phrase; repartee.
- To make such a literal translation.
Example Sentences
I'm somewhat dull still in the manly art Of phrase and metaphrase. Why, any man Can carve a score of white Loves out of snow, As Buonarroti down in Florence there, And set them on the wall in some safe shade […]
Word Forms
- metaphrases
- metaphrasing
- metaphrased
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include retranslation, overtranslation, recast, version, rephraser, autotranslation.
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